Re: FM Review of the Voigtlander 40mm f/1.2 Nokton
Great question . With the PCX 5000 the Cv 35 is a tough lens to beat. It’s really the landscape type lens. I think at 1.7 it will still be a touch sharper on center but it’s close. The 35 does not have onion rings or any of this crazyiness so technically the CV 35 1.7 is the better lens and more predictable in use. I do like shooting the 40 better operational wise but that’s a personal preference. I like a real focusing ring. Where I am surprised is the corners get really good at F4/56 on the 40. That was a surprise.
I think one has to think hard on what your after between the 2 . Forget 35/40 that’s so close don’t go by that but go by the end images . One reason I say that is because the 35 1.7 at 1.7 is not going to give you any lens issues like the 40. So more care is going to be needed on this 40.
I don’t like saying this because I treat everyone here as equals but I think the 40 is more for experienced shooters just because you have to keep on your toes with it. For instance the Asian gentleman under the bridge it got ugly in the background. So you have to pay attention to that. Please no one take offense I’m here to help and not hurt anyone’s feelings.
